Minimum wage in Region X (Northern Mindanao)
₱500.00 per day1
per dayGeneral rate since May 1, 2026
Applies to: Wage Category I: cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz and 7 listed municipalities
Next change
Since 2026Full historyNo scheduled increase on record.
2 rates in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Wage Category I: cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz and 7 listed municipalitiesSourcePer Wage Order No. RX-24 (Effective: 16 January 2026) WAGE CATEGORY | SECTOR | CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE RATES | WAGE INCREASE (1st Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (Upon effectivity) | WAGE INCREASE (2nd Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (by May 1, 2026) | Wage Category I | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱461.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱486.00 | ₱14.00 | ₱500.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | ₱500.00/ dayMay 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Wage Category II: all other areas, and retail/service establishments employing not more than 10 workersSourcePer Wage Order No. RX-24 (Effective: 16 January 2026) WAGE CATEGORY | SECTOR | CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE RATES | WAGE INCREASE (1st Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (Upon effectivity) | WAGE INCREASE (2nd Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (by May 1, 2026) | Wage Category I | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱461.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱486.00 | ₱14.00 | ₱500.00 | Wage Category II | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱446.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱471.00 | ₱14.00 | ₱485.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | ₱485.00/ dayMay 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
2026 to 2026
History
Each step is a rate row with its own quoted source.
₱0₱200₱400₱6002027Today₱486.00₱500.00
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage Category I: cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz and 7 listed municipalitiesSourcePer Wage Order No. RX-24 (Effective: 16 January 2026) WAGE CATEGORY | SECTOR | CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE RATES | WAGE INCREASE (1st Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (Upon effectivity) | WAGE INCREASE (2nd Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (by May 1, 2026) | Wage Category I | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱461.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱486.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | ₱486.00/ dayJanuary 16, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | January 16, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (2)
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage Category I: cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz and 7 listed municipalitiesSourcePer Wage Order No. RX-24 (Effective: 16 January 2026) WAGE CATEGORY | SECTOR | CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE RATES | WAGE INCREASE (1st Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (Upon effectivity) | WAGE INCREASE (2nd Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (by May 1, 2026) | Wage Category I | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱461.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱486.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | ₱486.00/ dayJanuary 16, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | January 16, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Wage Category II: all other areas, and retail/service establishments employing not more than 10 workersSourcePer Wage Order No. RX-24 (Effective: 16 January 2026) WAGE CATEGORY | SECTOR | CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE RATES | WAGE INCREASE (1st Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (Upon effectivity) | WAGE INCREASE (2nd Tranche) | NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES (by May 1, 2026) | Wage Category I | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱461.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱486.00 | ₱14.00 | ₱500.00 | Wage Category II | Non-Agriculture and Agriculture | ₱446.00 | ₱25.00 | ₱471.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | ₱471.00/ dayJanuary 16, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | January 16, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Region X (Northern Mindanao)?
₱500.00 per day since May 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Region X (Northern Mindanao) increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
2 levels of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Philippines
- Region X (Northern Mindanao)
Region X (Northern Mindanao) sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Daily minimum wages set by wage orders of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board X. Rows cite the NWPC regional page (current wage order table).
Region X (Northern Mindanao)